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International alumna brings bold vision to Spring Gala: A full circle moment for an MBA student turned community and corporate leader

Haenicke Institute for Global Education

… always had two hats,” Li says with a laugh. “People at work don’t know I dance, and my students don’t know I work in corporate tax. It’s like two different Karins … Western is a part of me.” While earning her degree, Li worked in the same WMU building where Spring Gala planning …

https://wmich.edu/global/news/2026/04/karin-li-global-alumna

New director, website devoted to helping area businesses

News

… verified) on Garcia KALAMAZOO--A new staff member who will work with area businesses and a new website designed to … initiative aimed at putting higher education resources to work to create jobs. WMU's local business engagement office is part of the Michigan Corporate Relations Network--M-CRN . The unit will be led by Lisa Garcia , a …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/03/272

Hanging Out in the Aviation House with Cody Miller-Holcomb

College of Aviation

… Cody's "campus experience better" because of her background working at the international airports serving the Detroit … regions.  "She does a phenomenal job applying her work experience into the class," he says.  "It sparks … and other rotary aircraft," Cody says.  "I would love to work in upper management for Bell, Textron or Boeing in the …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/12/miller-holcomb

Friday Feature: Kelly Erdmann

College of Aviation

… representative. She is the 2018 Fly-In coordinator and works part-time at the airport as a flight scheduler.  When … leadership and communication skills that are incredibly valuable in our industry.” After graduating, Kelly hopes to … says she could see herself moving to Anchorage, Alaska to work for Alaska Airlines. Contact: Published by Karli …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2018/01/erdmann

Effort to help WMU students in need sees exponential growth, support

News

… nonprofit status. A new board has been established, led by social work graduate student Cressie Vargo . "My vision for the … to hand out to students. Paul Mailloux , licensed master social worker and instructor at WMU, will serve as co-chair …

https://wmich.edu/news/2020/08/60524

Health and human services faculty and staff members saluted

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… students. Reeser Reeser , professor of social work, was honored with the 2011-12 Excellence in Teaching … following areas: classroom teaching; creative/innovative work as regards teaching, fieldwork or supervision; and …

https://wmich.edu/news/2012/12/3807

Brain injury association honors WMU professor with education award

News

… Award. Dr. Barbara Barton , WMU associate professor of social work, received the award at the association's annual meeting May 2 in Frankenmuth. "Through her work as a social worker and educator, Barb has brought brain injury …

https://wmich.edu/news/2015/05/24229

Flying High with Fink – Jason’s Jaunt to WMU’s College of Aviation

College of Aviation

… with students who possess similar interests and fosters networking opportunities.  One of the immediate results have … and aviation facilities. Aviation student Jason Fink "working" at the EAA AirVenture show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin … He's also aware of what can be ahead for him.  "I hope to work for a regional airline before making my way to one of …

https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/09/jasonfink

NYT gives first study abroad innovation award to WMU faculty

News

… curriculum. Dr. Jennifer Harrison , assistant professor of social work, and Dr. Timothy Palmer , professor of management, … the award for how they are incorporating the Times into the Social Justice and Sustainability in India course they …

https://wmich.edu/news/2018/11/50449

WMU recognized for viewpoint diversity, only Michigan institution in inaugural Campus Community Network

W Magazine

… only Michigan institution in inaugural Campus Community Network Submitted by Megan Looker on KALAMAZOO, Mich.—With a … and Canada in Heterodox Academy’s Campus Community Network . The nonpartisan organization is dedicated to … is to foster a culture of responsible and respective civic, social, political and policy engagement. Program features …

https://wmich.edu/news/2023/02/70887